Things to Do in the Dolomites alovelyplanet.com

A guide to the best things to do in the Dolomites in Italy. Includes lakes, hikes, where to stay and what to eat in the beautiful Italian mountains.

Marrying an Italian has its perks – not only does he make excellent focaccia – but every time we go and visit his family, we get to explore another beautiful part of Italy. Enrico is from Treviso in Veneto, a lovely part of the world; 30 minutes from Venice and a few hours’ drive from the stunning Dolomites. Known for great skiing in glamorous resorts like Cortina, we visited the Dolomites in the summertime, where we spent days hiking the mountains, exploring the gorgeous lakes, and breathing in the amazing alpine air. Regardless of the season, there are plenty of things to do in the Dolomites.

The Dolomites are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it’s easy to see why; the landscape is incredible. It’s a large area that covers both the three provinces of Belluno, South Tyrol and Trentino in Northern Italy.